Audley Infant School vs St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 42 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Audley Infant School
Blackburn · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
280 students
St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School
Prescot · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
279 students
| Measure | Audley Infant School Blackburn, North West | St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School Prescot, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #864 of 2,286 | #123 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #7144 of 15,697 | #958 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 280 | 279 |
| Pupils on roll | 280 | 279 |
| Free school meals | 19.1% | 8.2% |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 93% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 31% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Blackburn | Prescot |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.audleycominfschool.co.uk | www.stbartholomewrainhill.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.7 vs 53.7).
- •Audley Infant School is the larger school with 280 students compared with 279.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Audley Infant School better than St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (88.7 vs 53.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Audley Infant School and St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School?
About 42 km in a straight line, between Blackburn and Prescot in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Audley Infant School: 280. St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School: 279. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Audley Infant School and St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Audley Infant School is 864th of 2,286 and St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School is 123rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).